Letter : to Family and friends, 1976 Dec. 21.

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Letter : to Family and friends, 1976 Dec. 21.

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One xerox copy of a letter by Murray at Christmas, 1976, enclosing an invitation to Murray's ordination into the Episcopal priesthood at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Washington, D.C. This reflective letter provides an autobiographical perspective on Murray's training for the ministry; aspects of her career in law; her dedication to civil rights, especially for women and African-Americans; and the individuals who influenced her life.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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